It’s the 15th Anniversary of DCALS!Please join us September 14 for our annual Inauguration of Officers Gala Dinner. Matt Kirks will pass the honored gavel to 2017 president John Long. Spouses and guests are welcome and urged to attend. Our main presentation will interest everyone . . .

“The Unwanted Gift” – Virginia’s Portion of Original DC— How many talks have you ever been to about Virginia’s portion of early DC? Probably none. It’s the least-studied part of DC history. Many people today don’t even realize that Arlington County was once in DC - but it was - and all of Ellicott’s and Banneker’s old 1791 stones still mark its lines. This expert presentation focuses on the reasons why Jefferson and Washington originally decided to place DC as they did - ‘cocked’ in a diamond, astride two rivers and two states - and why Virginia’s section never really took hold as a functioning seat of national government. After more than half a century, ‘unwanted’ by Congress, it was returned to the Old Dominion. This is a tale rich in the history and lore of Arlington, Alexandria and early DC. Please join us for an informative and enlightening discussion. Everybody is invited.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER :

The ‘dean’ of DC’s architectural historians, Don Alexander Hawkins has devoted his life to the study of early Washington and L’Enfant’s Plan. He holds degrees in urban design and architecture from Catholic U, and has been influential in DC development for years. In the early ‘90s, seeking to understand more about L’Enfant’s layout, Don and talented wife Cindy created a unique, masterful ‘land survey.’ They researched and drew the first actual Topographic Map ever to show Washington City’s original 1700s terrain. A genuine work of art, it answered so many questions it’s in Library of Congress today. Don Hawkins has authored countless articles, curated historical exhibitions, run NPS bookstores, chaired the Committee of 100 for the Federal City, and operated his own architectural firm for decades. A native Washingtonian, he’s also given memorable past talks for DCALS.

DINNER :

Please show up hungry for a bountiful Six-Course Feast! You’ll receive ALL of the following - served “Family-Style” . . .

MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY, 5333 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington DC 20015202-966-5500.
The restaurant is located in the CHEVY CHASE PAVILION, on the east side of Wisconsin Avenue NW, half-a-block inside the District Line from Friendship Heights, Maryland.

COST :

$50.00 per person if registered by Midnight September 11. ($60.00 for all RSVPs after September 11.)

PARKING :

Free street parking can usually be found in the residential neighborhood behind the restaurant (Note: 2-hour limit) and there is a commercial parking garage in the building — reduced rate with Maggiano’s validation. Metro’s Friendship Heights station, on the Red Line, is across the street

Meeting Agenda

6:00pm - 6:45pm

Social Hour (cash bar)

6:45pm - 7:30pm

Dinner

7:30pm - 8:00pm

Inauguration Ceremony

8:00pm - 9:00pm

Guest Speaker and Presentation

To register for the Wednesday September 14th DCALS meeting at Maggiano’s click the "REGISTER" button at the top of this page.

We’ll see you there!

If you register beforemidnight 9/11/2016, you will receive the Early Bird Discount of $50.00 per person.

Registration on or after 9/12/2016 will cost $60.00 per person. This includes registration at the door.

Payments:

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